The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private William L. Smiley (ASN: 35807613), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 11 July 1944. [This award was revoked under Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 121 (November 8, 1944)]